What is an Apostille and Why do you Need it in a Real Estate Transaction in Cozumel, Mexico? A potential obstacle when doing business in a foreign country is that each country has its own method for creating and certifying documents. Being so, when you have documents that are legal in your country, how can…

Top 10 Reasons to Retire in Cozumel Cozumel, Mexico is on many people’s radar when they are considering where to retire, and for good reason! It’s a beautiful Caribbean island just 12 miles off the shore of Playa del Carmen and an hour South of Cancun by car. While being so close to these bigger cities,…

Long term Rental Cozumel: where to start? Cozumel is a wonderful island with many beautiful properties that you can rent while visiting on vacation. There is also a nice selection of homes continuously coming up for sale. What is a bit harder to find, however, is a long-term rental. With the increasing popularity of…

Art in Your New Home in Cozumel Mexico: Part 2 – Artist Carina Barbachano Welcome to part two of Art in Your New Home in Mexico! As a real estate broker and aficionado of art here in Cozumel, I am bringing my two passions together in this series. Tune in each month to discover talented…

Looking to Sell Your Home in Cozumel? Make Sure You Pick the RIGHT Real Estate Broker with this Checklist When you want to sell your home in Cozumel, the Real Estate Broker or Agent you choose is going to determine three important things How smooth the process is How quickly your home sells How much…

Art in your new home in Mexico: Part 1 – Belgian Artist Peter Terrin When you move into a new house, one of the first things to do is warm it up. Even if it comes fully-furnished, adding features that you love or that represent you make it feel like YOUR home! But where do…

Hiring a Buyer’s Agent in Cozumel Are you considering purchasing a home on the beautiful island of Cozumel? I did the same just over a decade ago and it was the best move I have made! The first step is to find a real estate agent that will show you the ropes. I recommend…

Visa buying property in Cozumel Mexico – what is needed? When we show real estate on our beautiful island I always get the question: “Do I need a special visa buying property in Mexico?” Anyone, even someone in Mexico on a Tourist Visa, may buy property in Mexico. The notary will ask you on the day…

Staging property in Cozumel. At Cedral I have seen so many homes, showing to our buyers, with lots of don’ts! I could write a book about what I have seen. Some properties are on the market for years. This has a few different reasons. Today I want to help you with Staging Property Tips that can be…

If you have been wondering if hiring a professional real estate agent is expensive, wait until you hire an amateur! Especially if you want to invest in a foreign country! My family and I live in Cozumel since 2005. We arrived just 3 weeks before Hurricane Wilma. Loved the island and we decided to buy…